Itch
a FAKE story
by obtuse_dream
There it was again. That persistent tickle. The young raven haired man sighed as he rubbed a finger to his itchy nose.
D: Damn. :: mutters:: This is getting very annoy...
He was unable to finish as the building sneeze finally released. Quickly, he pinched his nose tightly , stifling the sneeze quite painfully.
D: HehINNXT!
Shaking his head to clear it , he was soon met by a backhand to the head and a peeved outburst.
D: OUCH! What was that for!? ::rubs the back of his head gingerly::
R: Dee , how many times have I told you not to do that?! ::softens:: You'll hurt yourself that way.
D: ::looks at Ryo:: Wha? Hey it's my nose and if I wish to stifle my sneezes , then I have every right to.
R: ::sighs:: Fine whatever. But if your ears pop and you go deaf, don't come whining to me.
D: Don't worry, I.....I won't....::hitches::
Ryo watched his partner's face fall as another sneeze seized him. Dee's slender nose twitched as his nostrils began to flare slightly. Jade orbs half closed. Bringing his thumb and forfinger to his nose, he leaned forward as he stifiled yet another sneeze.
D: Heh..HeINXXT! ::sniffles quitely before being popped by Ryo again::
R: Dee!
D: WHAT!? I...hah...::prepares to stifle another sneeze but Ryo grabs his hands::
Startled by this sudden movement and not wanting to sneeze directly on Ryo, he quickly turned his head to the side and sneezed freely.
D: HACHISSH!
R: Bless you. ::still gripping his hands::
D: ::sniffles and slowly turns back to him:: Ryo! You want me to sneeze on you!?
R: No, I was just stopping you from stifling you sneezes. Now that wasn't so bad was it?
D: I thought you said you didn't care if I stifled my sneezes? ::sniffs:: Let go of my hands.
R: Not unless you promise me you won't stifle your sneezes anymore.
D: How about only in your presense?
R: How about no?
D: ::whines:: Aw come on Ryo! Im not hurting myself by being discrete! Now leggo before I end up sneezing on you.
R: If you won't keep your promise, then I don't care if you sneeze on me.
D: Dammit this isn't fu..funny...::starts getting breathy as another sneeze approaches::
R: Promise me.
D: No.....heh ..gonna....sneeh...sneeheh..
R: Then go on and sneeze then; don't mind me. ::smirks::
D: ::glares at him before turning away:: HehChissh!
R: Bless you.
D: ::sneezes again:: EhShoo! Le..leEHIGSH! Leggo! ::sniffles loudly::
R: Promise me Dee.
D: ::continues sneezing:: HehChoo! EckShoo! SHISSH! AHTCHOO!
Ryo frowns slightly as he watches him sneeze helplessly to the side. Though feeling tempted, he wasn't going to let go until Dee actually promised. But at the same time, he didn't want to get sneezed on.
D: ::sniffles miserably:: O..ok...I...pro...hehchoo! ::sniffles loudly:: I promise!
R: ::smiles:: Really?
D: ::nods head as he tries to ward off the continous itch::
R: Really really?
D: Ryo!
R: :: chuckles:: Alright then. ::lets go of his hands::
D: ::cups his hands to his face glaring at Ryo::
R: ::tilts head innocently at him:: Yes?
D: ::shudders:: Ti...TISHOO! ::snaps foward then sniffles; not raising up nor removing his hands:: Tissues.
R: ::chuckles:: Ok. ::gets some tissues from nearby and tucks them into Dee's hands::
D: manuvers them to his nose and blows loudly several times::
R: ::smiles sympathetically::
After sometime (and more tissues), Dee carefully wiped his nose and gave one last sniff before staring blearily at Ryo.
D: Happy now?
R: Yes and no actually. ::kneels down infornt of him:: Are you coming down with something?
D: ::rolls his eyes and sighs::
R: Im serious Dee. You normally don't sneeze that much. ::stares at his reddened nose::
D: I'm fine. I just had an itch in my nose. It wouldn't have been so bad if a certain someone hadn't forced me to sneeze the way I just did. ::sniffs::
R: Well also if you weren't stifling, you wouldn't have been sneezing so much. ::watches Dee scowl before smiling slightly and kisses his cheek:: Does that make up for it?
D: Well actually, ::grins but then falters as his nose begins to twitch:: Heh...eh...::turns away from Ryo as he cupped a hand over his nose and mouth:: HehEHISSH!
Ryo watched as he geared up for another one. His mouth went slack beneath his hand as he narrowed his eyes and bent down sharply at the sneeze.
D: EHSHOO! ::sniffles and blows his nose::
R: ::gets up and heads back to his desk::
D: ::recovered:: What no "bless you"? ::looks around and frowns slightly:: Ryo?
R: ::returns with a box of Kleenex in hand:: Here,::hands him the box:: this should be of some good use.
D: ::takes it and places it on his table:: Thanks. ::sniffs::
R: No problem. But seriously, if your not feeling well you should go home. There's nothing but paper work to do here anyways.
D: Yeah I know but Im fine baby. Really. ::sniffle::
R: ::gives him a stern look before shruging:: Alright if you say so Dee Laytner. But-
D: Don't worry! If I feel like I'm dying, then I'll go home.
R: ::gives him a look::
D: ::smiles sheepishly:: What?
R: ::sighs:: Just take care of yourself k? I'll cya later. ::walks back to the other room::
D: I will. ::pulls out seveal more tissues and waits for his partner to be out of earshot before letting out another fit of sneezes:: AhShiss! HehChoo! HehMphhf! Mmphff! Chmphf! ::groans and blows his reddened nose::
Already feeling his throat becomming scratchy and his head clouding up w/congestion, Dee laid back in his chair and sighed miserably to himself and the stack of papers he still had to face.
D: HuhIshh! This is gonna be one those days....::blows nose::
~Later~ (v): ee?....pai?.....Dee-sempai, wake up....Sempai?...
D: ::mutters something incoherent from under his arms::
(v) ::begins to shake him gently:: Dee? You have to wake up now.
D: ::shudders and makes a sound as if gasping for air::
(v): ::worried:: Sempai , are you okay? What's wrong?
D: Mphff!
(v): Huh? ::leans in closer:: Sempai?
D: ::coughs then slowly raises his head; revealing only his eyes to the lilac haired man::
(v): Dee-sempai, are you feeling alright? You don't normally sleep during work.
D: ::sniffles and buries his face back in his arms::
(v) ::whines:: Sempai? Come on before you get in trouble!
D: ::lifts his entire head up and glares at the younger man::
Upon the younger man's inspection, he saw that his sempai did indeed not look too well. His eyes were bloodshot and slightly puffy, his nose bright red around the nostrils and, a tint of flush around his cheeks beneath his tossled black locks were a perfect image of someone being ill. The younger man's blue orbs went huge w/concern.
(v): Sempai, you look awful!
D: ::sniffled loudly and coughed:: I'b fide JJ.
JJ: ::gives him a stern look:: Oh no your not! Just look at you! You even sound just as horrible as you look!
D: ::makes a face before turning away and sneezing in his left hand:: EhShissh!!
JJ: ::eyes soften considerably:: Bless you...
D: ::plucks out several tissues from the practically empty box , blowing his nose loudly::
JJ: ::frowns::
D: ::sniffles and turns back to JJ:: Thanks *sniff*.
JJ: Dee, you should go home. Your in no condition to be working.
D: ::coughs harshly:: I don't need you babying me. Im ::sniffles:: fine. ::shivers::
JJ: Does Ryo know your this sick?
D: ::lays head on arms::
(v): JJ, come here a sec!
JJ: ::turns in the direction of the voice:: Ok! ::sighs sadly, giving Dee one more look before walking away::
D: ::coughs and groans as a familiar tickle rippled against his sinuses.: EhShoo! Shoo! AhChissh! HuhChoo! God. I dink I'b gunna die. ::groans::
~Much Later~ While trying to get what little sleep he could manage, Dee was once again awaken by someone's voice.
(v): Dee?....Dee?
D: ::mumbles::
(v): Dee you really need to...
D: Leave me alone *coughs* JJ!
(v):...It's not JJ. It's me Ryo.
D: ::raises head and sniffles at his partner::
R: ::smiles a little before running a hand through Dee's hair and resting the back of his palm against his forehead::
D: ::sighs::
R: ::worried:: Dee, your running a high fever!
D: ::coughs::
R: Why didn't you go home? You promised me you'd go home if you got worse. ::frowns::
D: I..::into folded arms:: HehShiish! Eshuuh! Kiish! HahChoo!
R: ::hands him some tissues:: Not another word. Come on and get your things. I'll tell the chief that your sick and that I'll drive you home.
D: ::blows nose loudly:: But...I don't think I can *sniff* get up.
R: ::stares at his partners flushed cheeks:: Oh dear.
After struggling to keep Dee somewhat standing and convincing the chief of his need of absence, Ryo could only sigh with great relief as he watched his partner curl up against the large pillows surrounding the head of his bed.
Though he felt he should have been mad at the man for letting himself get this sick, he couldn't help but smile at the cuteness of his lover sniffling , curling up more into a ball; dressed only in his black pajama bottoms that he helped him put on after undressing him out of his work clothes. At the same time however, he couldn't help but frown at how sick he was. While in the car when Dee began breathing shallowy and muttering about flying out the window , Ryo worried if he should have taken Dee to the hospital instead of home.D: :: turning over to face him:: Ryo...
R: ::leaves his thoughts as he looked to him:: Yes? You need anything?
D: ::looks as if in deep thought before speaking:: Could you brig be sub *sniffles* tissues?
R: ::smiles sympathetically:: Sure. ::gets up and heads to the living room::
D: Tha..heh..HEHCHOO! ::sniffs loudly:: Thanks. ::sighs::
R: ::peeks head in doorway w/a small smile:: No problem and Bless You.
D: ::tries to smile in return but , ends up coughing instead::
He hated this. He hated laying here sick and helpless. But on the lighter side, he at least had Ryo around to take care of him.
D: ::mutters to self:: Thats about the only good part of this. *sniffles and coughs* Heh...Ehshoo! AHCOO! EhSHISSH! KEHCHSSS! SHOO! Hah..ah.... HECKSHOOO! uhg.
R: ::returns with a tray containg a box of Kleenex, a glass of water, thermometer ,and some NyQuil gel caps:: Bless you! ::sets tray on a small table carefully::
D: Danks..::reaches for Kleenex; imeadiatley pulling out several tissues and blowing his nose loudly::
R: ::cringes slightly::
D: ::sniffles as he throws the used kleenex in a nearby wastebasket.::
R: ::reaches over and runs a hand through his lovers ebony locks, smiling comfortingly::
D: ::smiles in return before plopping back down on the pillows::
R: Hey Dee, do you have any soup in your pantry?
D: Soup? Uh...yeah *cough* I think so.
R: Ok. Im gonna go make you some soup then ; that way you can take your meds.
D: ::pulls out a tissue and sneezes: EhShmphh! uhg.
R: Bless you. ::looks to the thermometer sitting on the tray:: Hmm. I better check and see how your fever is. ::takes theremometer, shakes it slightly after turning it on :: K, open up Dee.
D: ::sighs and opens his mouth as Ryo places the instrument under his toungue::
R: While we wait for the results, I'll go prepare the soup alright? ::leans over and kisses his forehead before leaving for the kitchen::
D: ::smiles around the therometer and rubs his nose:: What a guy.
When Ryo returned, he immeadiatly removed the therometer and frowned at the numbers he saw.
D: How bad is it?
R: 102.3
D: Damn. *coughs*
R: Not to worry. As soon as you've eaten your soup and taken your NyQuil, that fever will break in no time.
D: Hope so. I feel like shit. Iishhu! Kiishu! ::blows his nose::
R: Poor thing. Let me go bring your soup. ::leaves::
D: ::decides to bury himself under the covers after taking a sip of his water::
Ryo returned with not only a small bowl of chicken noodle but, a medium sized bowl filled w/ cold water and floating washcloth. A smile etched his face as he saw Dee curled up under the covers peeking at him.
Setting himself beside Dee on the bed, Ryo held the soup in his lap as he carefully spooned up some and blew gently on it before holding it out to Dee. Dee slowly sat up enough to be able to slurp the soup off the spoon and smiled as he felt the warm fluid slide down his throat. Ryo smiled in return as he took another spoonful.~After eating most of the soup, Dee took his meds and slid back down under the covers after blowing his nose. Ryo took this oppurunity to take the washcloth and place it on Dee's forehead. His cheeks flushed from fever, his nose was red and rough looking from all the sneezing and blowing. He was snoring due to the congestion but regardless of how terrible he looked, Ryo still thought he was the most handsomest man on earth.
D: Ryo...?
R: Hm? Are you too hot? Do you want me to go turn up the air?
D: No...I want you to get in bed with me.
R: Huh? Are you sure?
D: Yeah...I want you to hold me..
R: ::smiles:: Sure Dee. ::slowly climbs in the bed ; his back resting comfortingly against the pillows while Dee snuggled closley in his lap falling quickly into the world of slumber::
D: ::sighs contently:: Much better.
R: ::smiles even wider as he runs his fingers through thoes ebony locks::
From the window, Ryo could see the sun setting over the tall skyscapers and other random buildings of New York. Stifling a yawn so as to not wake Dee, Ryo reached over to his left carefully, and turned off the lamp that had currently been keeping the room realitively lit. Nestling a little more into the pillows, Ryo knelt down and kissed the tip of his lover's reddened nose and slowly drifted off to sleep; not even much carring if he'd catch what Dee had or not.
~End~
Not mine. All characters belong to Sanami Matoh and so on. And as always, this is slash so yeah...
A/N ( I finally figured out what that means! ^-^;): This was my very FIRST FAKE sneezefic I had written plus it was written in a script form. So I might be a lil bit off on th chara and details. ^-^;